India on Monday exercised its right of reply against Pakistan in the joint general debate on decolonization at the United Nations. Counselor Aldos Mathew Punnoz from India condemned Pakistan’s “baseless allegations” regarding the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
He stressed the need to stop the ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
Taking aim at Pakistan, he said, “Pakistan’s baseless allegations mainly relate to the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. India would like to reiterate that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are, are and will remain an integral and inseparable part of India. Pakistan is not entitled to react on India’s internal affairs.”
He further said, “At this time, we also advise Pakistan to stop serious and ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh (POJKL). The world is witness to the divisive activities that Pakistan indulges in on a daily basis. tries to.” And India would like to emphasize that our foundation, unlike Pakistan, is built on the enduring pillar of democratic values.”
Sharpening his criticism of Pakistan, he said the country is familiar with sham elections, imprisonment of opposition leaders and suppression of political voices.
Punnoose said, “Given its tainted democratic record, Pakistan considers genuine democratic practice a sham, as reflected in its statement. All countries speak from their experience of sham elections, imprisoning opposition leaders and political Suppressing voices is Pakistan’s habit.” Said.
“It is natural that Pakistan will be disappointed to see real democracy at work. Election results were declared in Jammu and Kashmir only last week. Lakhs of voters in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have had their say. They have exercised their right Did.” Vote and choose your leadership as per the constitutional framework and universal adult franchise, obviously, these conditions should be different for Pakistan.”
He criticized Pakistan, highlighting the country’s notorious reputation for supporting terrorism and involvement in international crimes. “It is ironic that a country that is infamous across the world for state-sponsored terrorism and international crimes accuses the world’s largest democracy of using cross-border terrorism as a weapon against its neighbours. Pakistan’s consistent Has been the state policy.” Punnus added.
He also said that Pakistan has been implicated in many attacks including the attack on the Indian Parliament. Punnoos said, “The list of attacks carried out by Pakistan is really long. In India, they have targeted our Parliament, market places and pilgrimage routes, among many others. Ordinary Indian citizens became victims of such cowardly and inhuman acts of Pakistan.” Are.”
He also compared India and Pakistan, praising Pakistan for its “pluralism, diversity and democracy” and highlighting Pakistan’s “terrorism, sectarianism and oppression”.
Punnoos said, “India is a symbol of pluralism, diversity and democracy. In contrast, Pakistan reminds the world of terrorism, narrow-mindedness and oppression. Religious and ethnic minorities and their places of worship are targeted and vandalized on a regular basis. It is important for Pakistan to look within itself and put its own house in order instead of interfering in the internal affairs of neighboring countries.”
He said, “Pakistan’s obsession with India and their past practice confirms that they will continue to use this prestigious platform to spread their malicious propaganda against my country. They will exercise their right to respond Will do but I will refrain from answering it… As in such a situation, the facts speak for themselves. A lie is a lie, even if Pakistan repeats it again and again.
Meanwhile, Punnoz stressed India’s vital role in the global struggle against colonialism, highlighting the country’s unwavering commitment to independence.
He said, “India has been a global champion and leading voice in the struggle against colonialism. In 1962, India was also elected as the first Chairman of the Decolonization Committee, a committee of 24 people tasked with monitoring the implementation of the 1960 It was established to consider the declaration of independence of colonial countries and peoples. Since the establishment of the Decolonization Committee, India has been actively contributing to its functioning…”
Notably, Pakistan regularly raises the Jammu and Kashmir issue at UN forums and other international fora, irrespective of the agenda of the meetings.
India has repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s attempts to raise the Kashmir issue at international forums, and has said that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh are “integral parts of India” and that Pakistan has no territorial rights over India. There is no “right” to make statements about domestic matters. ,
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